Protests for the right to housing are scheduled for today, Saturday, 31 October 2026, across multiple cities, including a planned encampment in Praça do Rossio in Lisbon that prompted a citizens' petition to the Ombudsman regarding prevention of mistreatment.
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More than a thousand protesters gathered at Largo Camões in Lisbon for a housing rights demonstration heading toward Rossio. Demonstrators are chanting slogans against the housing crisis, calling for the reversal of the new tenancy law, a halt to evictions without alternative housing, and limits on property fund acquisitions.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Praça da Batalha in Porto for a march and assembly calling for housing rights, organized by the movement behind recent city-center encampments. Demonstrators are demanding the reversal of the rental law, a stop to evictions without alternative housing, limits on property acquisitions by real estate funds, and caps on rental prices.
Real estate agencies report a surge in inquiries from Brazilian buyers immediately following the presidential runoff election. Industry professionals note that historically, demand from Brazil for property in Portugal increases during election periods, regardless of which candidate wins.